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The next quarterly SWVA Community Advisory Board meeting is on Thursday, September 8th, from 10 am to 2 pm. The event will be held both in-person and virtually. A celebratory lunch will be provided for those attending the event in person. Virtual participants will receive a Zoom link. Please RSVP.
Featuring a Keynote Address from Roger Anderson, PhD
Associate Director, Population Health Science
UVA Cancer Center
“What Comprehensive Status means for UVA and the Community”
Full agenda to follow
Walks, hikes, bike rides, and group runs along the Rivanna Trail.
For information and registration visit www.rivannatrails.org. This is not a UVA-sponsored event.
Men’s Day Health Event. All men are welcome!
Health screenings- tournaments-giveaways-food
This is a free event. For information call or email Jackie Martin at jgm9u@virginia.edu or 434-243-8352
– Frequent sun or UV light exposure
– A family history of skin cancer
– A mole that has changed in shape, color or size
– A sore that won’t heal
Woodard Properties invites the community to come out and join a fun-filled day in Fifeville with family-friendly activities, food trucks, a bounce house, local vendors, music, and much more! Help bring the community together and support businesses on Cherry Avenue. UVA Cancer Center Outreach and Engagement Team members will be present with health education opportunities.
The Danville Police Department Presents 2nd Annual Cars & Community. Car Meet-Music-Vendors-Food trucks-Police & Fires- Tons of Family Fun on October 8th from 3-7 pm. The event is designed to bring community organizations and resources to the community through the draw of a car show. A UVA Cancer Center Community Outreach and Engagement team member plans to attend to provide cancer prevention and early detection resources for the community. If you have questions about the event, please contact the Danville Police Department.
Join the Latino Health Initiative at the Boys and Girls Club in Southwood for a presentation in Spanish to discuss how family history and genetics affects your cancer risk, learn about screening options for colorectal and breast cancer, and how you can access the Every Woman’s Life program to get a FREE Mammogram.